i7 9700 can hit high 70s even when using an AIO.
i7 9700 can hit high 70s even when using an AIO.
it operates at a maximum of 70w for short bursts, then averages 60w to keep the temperature at 4.00ghz. going to 125w would likely cause overheating and shutdown.
I experienced the same CPU temperature reaching 85°C using just one tower air cooler. The solution was adjusting the power limit to 65 watts, which resolved the issue. I also managed to fix my friend's CPU by setting a 125-watt limit on a 13700 model—it worked perfectly.
I purchased the cheapest EX B365 board, but it’s using 85 watts once it’s locked on. If it drops below that, it spikes above 100 watts. For stable 4.2 GHz mining, it should be around 95 watts. A reading of 70 watts seems too low—this could mean the air pockets are too big or your environment is excessively hot.
A 120mm air cooler tends to be inferior to a 120mm liquid cooler, especially in modern setups. They’re essentially outdated relics from a bygone era when cooling space was limited. Those temperatures still perform well for a 9700k at 30°C ambient.
Even at high temperatures, it doesn’t matter. You won’t experience thermal throttling until you reach around 100°C.